Do you sometimes find yourself being a little bit of a Negative Nancy? Well, it turns out our brains are actually hardwired that way. And it’s why we all seem to have a pretty grim outlook when it comes to the future. In today’s episode, we’re looking at something a little different - that is, the neuroscience of negativity and how we can try and be a little bit more glass half-full about what the future has in store for us.

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Check out this article that goes into a little bit more detail on the negativity bias in a way that’s easy to understand.

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Do you sometimes find yourself being a little bit of a Negative Nancy? Well, it turns out our brains are actually hardwired that way. And it’s why we all seem to have a pretty grim outlook when it comes to the future. In today’s episode, we’re looking at something a little different - that is, the neuroscience of negativity and how we can try and be a little bit more glass half-full about what the future has in store for us.
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Recommendations:
Check out this <a href="https://www.verywellmind.com/negative-bias-4589618#:~:text=Studies%20that%20involve%20measuring%20event,brain%20response%20than%20positive%20ones.">article</a> that goes into a little bit more detail on the negativity bias in a way that’s easy to understand.
And if you haven't already, follow or subscribe to this podcast for your weekly dose of future positivity!
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Follow Ben everywhere <a href="http://lnk.to/Thinkertank">HERE</a>
Sign up for the ThinkerTank newsletter <a href="https://benhamer.space/author/">HERE</a>
Book Ben as a keynote speaker at <a href="https://www.saxton.com.au/speakers/ben-hamer">Saxton</a> 
Produced by <a href="https://dm.org.au/">DM Podcasts</a>

ThinkerTank is a podcast that explores the trends shaping the way we'll live, work, and play in the future.

There's a lot to look forward to when it comes to the future - inspiring innovations, awesome technologies and incredible ideas, from microdosing psychedelics to the four-day work week and all things Gen-Z.  We're currently experiencing change at the fastest rate in human history, but it's also the slowest that it will be for the rest of our lives.

Each bite-sized episode of the ThinkerTank podcast focuses on a specific trend shaping our future. Join our host, futurist Dr Ben Hamer, for a lighter take on what’s going on in our ever-changing world - and let's make you the most interesting person at your next dinner party.

ThinkerTank is a podcast that explores the trends shaping the way we'll live, work, and play in the future.
There's a lot to look forward to when it comes to the future - inspiring innovations, awesome technologies and incredible ideas, from microdosing psychedelics to the four-day work week and all things Gen-Z.  We're currently experiencing change at the fastest rate in human history, but it's also the slowest that it will be for the rest of our lives.
Each bite-sized episode of the ThinkerTank podcast focuses on a specific trend shaping our future. Join our host, futurist Dr Ben Hamer, for a lighter take on what’s going on in our ever-changing world - and let's make you the most interesting person at your next dinner party.